Grants:Project/Rapid/Dfertileplain/Black History Month Edit-a-thon and training/Report

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Goals

Did you meet your goals? Are you happy with how the project went?

Yes, we successfully met our project goals. Throughout the edit-a-thon and training sessions, we were able to add and improve content related to notable Black individuals, significantly enhancing the representation of Black history on Wikipedia. We also saw a positive response from existing editors, many of whom dedicated additional time to focus on articles about artists of color.

We also successfully recruited new editors, who are now actively contributing to Wikipedia. The training sessions was well-received, and participants felt more confident in their editing skills. Overall, we are very happy with how the project went. The collaboration with TechPoint Africa was fruitful, and we believe this initiative will have a lasting impact on the visibility of Black history in online resources.

Outcome

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Target outcome	Achieved outcome	Explanation
2 events	2	2 events was held
25 participants	Over 25 participants joined
15 new editors	18 editors
50 Number of of articles created or improved	Over 50 articles was edited	Dashboard here

Learning

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• What worked well?

1. The collaboration with TechPoint Africa was highly effective. Their network and expertise helped attract a new set of participants who were passionate about learning how Wikipedia works.
2. The project further gave rise to a new community of editors in Ibadan.

• What did not work so well?

1. Time Constraints: Some participants felt that the time allocated for editing articles was insufficient. Although training was beneficial, many wished for more time to dive deeper into specific topics and make substantial contributions.
2. Technical Challenges: A few participants encountered technical issues with navigating the interface due to bad internet, which hindered their ability to edit smoothly.
3. Follow-Up Support: While the event was successful in engaging new editors, there was limited follow-up support to help them continue editing after the event. This contributed to a drop in ongoing participation from some attendees.

• What would you do differently next time?

1. Longer Editing Sessions: Next time, I would allocate more time specifically for editing articles, possibly extending the event over two days or incorporating dedicated editing sessions over several weeks.
2. Technical Preparation: I would ensure that all participants have access to a comprehensive guide about the technical aspects of Wikipedia editing before the event. And also have more options of internet.

3. Establish a Mentorship Framework: Implementing a mentorship system where more experienced editors can support newcomers post-event would encourage a better sustained engagement. And creating a follow-up schedule for check-ins.

Finances

Grants funds spent

S/N	Item	Quantity	Unit Cost (NGN)	Total cost (NGN)	Total cost (USD)	Notes
1	Food and drinks	60	6,150	369,000	900	For the cost of food for each participants and facilitators
2	Marketing (printing posters, flyers)	-	110	45,100	45,100	Cost of designs and printing to gather more participants
3	Social media sponsored post	1	28,700	28,700	70	Sponsored posts on social media to get many people to join.
4	Merchandize	-	92,250	92,250	225	5 thsirts and 5 mugs were given out. Also for 40 set of stickers.
5	Internet support cost	-	73,800	73,800	180	For the internet support during the training.
5	Hand Sanitizer & Nose maskss	30	820	24,600	60	For sanitizers and face masks during the event for proper safety
5	Rental cost of laptops	8	10,250	82,000	200	For the cost of renting 8 sets of laptops so participants can use.
5	Logistics and Miscellaneous	-	-	22,500	55	Costs incurred on printing of letters, bank charges, and courier charges.
-	TOTAL EXPENDITURE			713,400	1,740	**Forex rate used by the bank $1 = 410

Remaining funds

Do you have any remaining grant funds?

No funds were left

Anything else

Anything else you want to share about your project? Group photograph the end of day 2:

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  Group photograph at the end of the day 2 training